Firmware Intern

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Summary

Location

Reno / San Francisco / United States

Salary

Up to $50/hour

Work

Internship

Key Benefits
Stock Options
Full Health Coverage
Company Paid Life & Disability
6-12 Weeks Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits

About this Job

Company Overview

Amperesandis disrupting industrial power with the first commercialized Solid State Transformer systems. Solid State Transformers systems are much more than a transformer replacement, enablingnumerousadvanced features to unlock solutions for data centers, EV charging, renewables, microgrids, and industrial installations. We are looking for mission driven team members passionate about making amazing products for worldwide electrification at maximum acceleration.Amperesandis building a global company and looking for talent across our geographies.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development and debugging of embedded firmware for power electronics systems
  • Implement and test control algorithms for power stages, including PWM generation, ADC sampling, and fault handling
  • Microcontroller peripheral configuration and validation
  • Support hardware bring-up and validation of power electronics boards, including gate drivers, sensors, and protection circuits
  • Debug real-time firmware issues using debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
  • Develop and execute unit tests and support system-level testing under various load and operating conditions

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • Proficient in C coding and familiarity with embedded C for microcontrollers
  • Coursework or hands-on experience in power electronics, embedded systems, or control systems
  • Basic understanding of power electronics concepts such as DC-DC converters, inverters, PWM, and feedback control
  • Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies
  • Understanding of real-time operating systems, interrupts, timers, and ADCs
  • Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git) and basic debugging techniques
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a lab environment safely and collaboratively
  • Must have excellent communication skills

Compensation: Up to $50/hour

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options.

Pay Disclosure Benefits

Compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

The benefits outlined below apply exclusively to employees located in the United States.

  • Competitive Salary +Incentive Stock Options
  • Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire
  • Company paid Basic Life, ADD, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays so they can rest, recharge, and take care of their health and personal needs.
  • Commuter Benefits
  • 6-12 weeks 100% paid parental leave

Singapore-based employees receive benefits in accordance with local government provisions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Amperesandis an equal opportunity employer andcomplies withall applicable federal, state, and local fair employmentpracticeslaws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Amperesandis also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you needan accommodationat any point during the interview process.

About the Company

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Amperesand

Privately Held
Industrial ManufacturingEnergy & Mining

Amperesand’s medium voltage power conversion solutions enable fast, efficient, and resilient electrification on a global scale for critical power consumers like AI datacenters and industrial loads. Combining next generation Solid State Transformers, cutting edge controls, and AI-first software, Amperesand is building the cornerstone of our future power infrastructure. Our technology was pioneered by the Energy Research Institute at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and spun out by Xora Innovation.

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